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Trump heads to Texas for GOP midterm convention amid administration policy pushes

The Hill reports that the administration is navigating midterm campaign efforts and downplaying foreign conflict.

Updated Sep 5, 2026 · 21:18 UTC1 reports

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President Trump is traveling to Dallas for the GOP midterm convention to mobilize voters ahead of the November elections.[The Hill]
Super PAC MAGA Inc. contributed $10 million to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign.[The Hill]
The administration announced an oil pact with Venezuela and downplayed the conflict with Iran, while Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned.[The Hill]

President Trump will attend the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, to mobilize Republican voters.[The Hill]
MAGA Inc. donated $10 million to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign.[The Hill]
Vice President JD Vance stated that he would not characterize the ongoing conflict with Iran as a war.[The Hill]
The U.S. reached an agreement involving a 55 percent effective output across 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves.[The Hill]
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll announced his resignation from the Pentagon.[The Hill]

Trump claimed MAGA Inc. has $1 billion available, though earlier June estimates put the total near $400 million.[The Hill]
Experts noted it remains uncertain how quickly the Venezuela oil agreement will affect domestic fuel prices.[The Hill]

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